Man fatally struck on Lincoln Highway in Bensalem

BENSALEM, Pa. — Bensalem Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck in the 2700 block of Lincoln Highway late Thursday night. Police said that a 60-year-old man attempted to cross Lincoln Highway just before 11:50 p.m when he was struck by a 2008 Honda Accord as he stepped into the southbound lane.

Police said the pedestrian landed in the center lane and was struck by a second vehicle, a gray 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Both vehicles remained at the scene and police said the drivers were cooperating. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the accident, police said Friday.

The southbound lanes were closed for several hours and traffic was detoured onto Street Road.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and that anyone with information is asked to call Detective Glenn Vandegrift or Officer Dan Errigo at 215-633-3719.